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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
A newsy Monroe report lists residents and guests visiting from Milwaukee Chicago and Madison while locals plan trips, medical visits, and commerce. Notable items include Miss Bessy Dean from Milwaukee and Miss Gladys Thawis from Chivin visiting. Dr J H Staley called from Vreaport. a Ringling show planned for nearby towns. and the Monroe republican caucus results with candidates like Lawson Thorp and Fauser.
A Shustng tournament is slated in Brodhead August under HL Hirseby management. Minimesstics state vhanpivl and others are expected, with a seven day run filled with events. Marty returns from Madi, Miss Ligia EB sighted as potential instructor, while Jurgen salary prompts selection of five other chars. Avatroot performer draws crowd with a bizarre act last night.
From Saturdays Daily a lengthy local item lists Miss Dattie Stout of Madison and many others visiting relatives or returning home. Careful notes mention Mrs. W. P. Tyckenbrod, Dr. Sosertat, Berkey family, Mond Monticello, GOP county convention attendees, and various townspeople moving about Cedarville, Monticello, and Madison with brief travels and health notes.
The Monroe Thunder Pumper defeated Green Valley Kets yesterday afternoon at Jordan with a score of six to four. Frank Stanffacher pitched and Booker caught as the battery, delivering a brisk, exciting game full of brilliant plays.
Report from Freeport shows tension as Llinoi Central jail row company imports Black workers for labor. Violent incidents escalate with clashes involving Black residents who are urged to stay away from town as officers try to maintain order. A Black prisoner faces potential transfer amid threats of “chasing” by a foreman’s crew. Also notes postal box rules and a Colorado Springs arrival of Robt. M. Chambers and wife at John B. Chambers home.
Mrs. Karlen, 20, dies at 248 Guilford Street Buffalo after a revolver is discharged while a child 2½ years old plays with a safe and a mother tries to move the weapon. Coroner calls it accidental, funeral service at St. John's Evangelical with Rev Schull officiating. Interment at Green Woods Cemetery follows a 1:30 p.m. service from the Karlen home and 2 p.m. at the church.
Sheng director of Chinese Telegraphs notifies consuls in Washington that all foreigners in Pelin have been killed. He blames anti foreign general Tung-fub-Siaug for the massacre.
Miss Currie J. Edgren formerly of Monroe married Otto A. Oestreich at the bride's Madison home on Thursday. Both graduates of the university the bride class of 4696 and the groom from the law reboot last month. He is from Kewaunee and will reside in Madison where he works as a clerk in John M. Olin's law office.
The W T U plans a Demorest medal contest Thursday evening featuring seven city young ladies. Contestants' names and final arrangements were not announced, but the event is expected to attract public interest as details finalize.
Editors and visitors faced a rainstorm Sunday evening that halted the planned open air concert for the Dells. The event moved to the town hall where a program of popular music was performed, but steady showers disrupted the entertainment. Informal speeches by visitors and townsmen occurred despite the weather.
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and many favors shown through the illness and burial of our beloved wife and daughter. Jonm L. StapPracticnr and Family. Mrs. J. STAUPRACHER and Family.
The Monticello shooting club retired from Chilton after attending the shooting event, held from the 10th to the 15th of this month. Competitors from Milwaukee were present. Henry Klassy and J. H. Tyler won first prizes, with Tyler also taking a fifth prize in the championship. Attending shooters included J. G. Marty, Fred Schultz, J. FH. Tyler, Trenty Klassy and Ole Stanm of Belleville.
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